The Licensed Clinic Counselor participates on a multidisciplinary team throughout DRH Health Clinics providing behavioral health services to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Conducts assessments, evaluations, and sessions regularly with patients. Monitors and evaluates patient progress. Maintains contact and reassesses services offered, as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patient and patient support system (if applicable) to establish a trusting relationship conducive to positive outcomes.
• Recognizes patients at risk for harm to self or others and takes immediate and appropriate action to promote safety; Implements crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, as needed.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date session notes, psychosocial assessments, initial treatment plans, and periodic treatment plan reviews. Documents appropriately according to policies and procedures using the EMR.
• Collaborates with the President and Medical Director, providers, practice manager(s), and other unit team members as part of multidisciplinary treatment team to meet patient needs and coordinate care.
• Assists in development and maintenance of effective quality control and performance improvement processes. Plays an active role in establishing quality measure targets.
• Utilizes other service agencies as appropriate to problem solving and makes referrals. Participates in coordination of community agencies and/or resources in providing continuity of care. Collaborates with outside agencies, peers, and/or support system as appropriate to coordinate patient care.
• Assists with other clinic activities as needed, working with providers, and other team members in planning and implementing programs.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and credentials.
• May travel to and from multiple clinics within system, many in rural areas.
• Attends and participates in team meetings, as needed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.